Boise City, ID vs Nampa, ID

Nampa is moderately more affordable than Boise City, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Boise City scores 112 compared to 101 for Nampa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boise City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boise City is $1,359/month compared to $1,340/month in Nampa — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nampa is more affordable at $332,500 median vs $456,000.

Median household income in Boise City is $81,308 compared to $72,122 in Nampa (+12.7%). While Boise City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boise City spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Nampa.